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Grand Bassin - Mauritius

The crater
lake of Grand Bassin- Ganga Talao - on the island of Mauritius is considered
the largest Hindupilgrimage site outside India. According to legend Parvati
the wife of Lord Shiva has spilled some of the water of the Ganges here, which
then formed the lake.

Numerous
victim shrines and God statues form the sanctuary. The main statue is dedicated
to Mother Ganga. Others show the monkey god Hanuman, the elephant god Ganesha,
as well as Vishnu, Krishna and Lankshimi. The colorfully dressed Hindus are
tolerant enough to allow taking pictures and videos of themselves at the
ceremonies.